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A plane is traveling at a speed of 250 miles/hr at an altitude of 600 feet. How far before the target must the plane drop an object to insure it hits the target?:

a.) 6.12 miles
b.) 1.530 miles
c.) 0.425 miles
d.) 8.35 miles.

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